Newcomers Information SessionsUsually on a Saturday morning after the Second Friday of the month's Welcome to Melbourne event (check this page for dates). Starting out in a new city, well it can be challenging. Without local experience, networks or knowledge, it is very easy to make simple, but often embarrassing mistakes. You can also waste a lot of time pursuing what you 'think' would be right, but not really knowing what is right. This is often referred to as being 'penny wise but pound poor.' Well that is why we have developed 'Newcomers Information Sessions' just for you! Dates and time in 2008 | Future Events (or by appointment)
Saturday 19 January 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Wednesday 13 February 2008 from 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 29 March 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 19 April 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 17 May 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 21 June 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 19 July 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 16 August 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 20 Septembet 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 18 October 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 22 November 2008 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday 20 December 2008 from 10am to 12pm | Venue
Your host, Sue Ellson, the Founder of Newcomers Network
| The Lobby Lounge
Westin Hotel
Corner of Collins Street and Swanston Street
(only a short walk from Flinders Street station - the entrance is along a laneway next to the Regent Theatre)
There are pictures of the venue and further details online at
http://www.westin.com.au
We usually find a small group of chairs and you can purchase your own refreshments.
| Transport | See the Metlink Melbourne http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au website for public transport details. The venue is closest to Flinders Street Railway Station. Several trams run along Swanston Street.
There is a car park under the building that you can access as the last car park on the right hand side along Flinders Lane before you reach Swanston Street.
| Cost | $49 per person (or $80 for two people). This includes a comprehensive printed journal. | Designed for | People who have moved to Melbourne, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes expatriates, migrants, international students, Australian repatriates, people on work assignment etc.
In the past, this event has attracted both men and women, many who are managing their own move to Melbourne or who have utilised a relocation service provider for their material possessions but want to learn more about finding work, workplace culture and finding information in Melbourne.
| Testimonials | What I have found most valuable from this session:
...Discussion and option to ask questions ...Job search information, culture and values of Australia
...Overall cultural adjustment and helping to feel settled here
As a result of this session:
...I am more confident about my new life in Melbourne
...I have some new strategies that I can implement
...I can do things in my own way now
...I understand more of the challenges related to moving
...I can source more information via the internet
Other comments
...I did really enjoy the information session as it was an open minded, extremely informative and friendly venue
...My only wish is that I found Newcomers Network sooner!! | Event Description | Program Details 1. Welcome and introductions - covering where you are from and what you have seen in Melbourne
2. Culture Shock - what is it and how to recognise the symptoms
3. Australian culture - understanding the basics
4. Six best tips - strategies for successful settlement
5. Job hunting - ways to find the work you want
6. Information sources - the most reliable options
7. Handy details - suggestions to help you avoid common mistakes
8. Open discussion - ask your questions and get some answers Printed Journal Everyone who attends will receive a comprehensive EXCLUSIVE printed journal with additional links and a recommended reading list. This journal is only available to registered guests and it is the most up to date resource of our best information for settling in Melbourne. All newcomers are welcome - and it doesn't matter how long you have lived in Melbourne or how long you plan to stay here (although most participants have arrived within the last six months). We sincerely hope you can join us! We are really looking forward to providing you with the most practical and useful ideas for enjoying your new life in Melbourne. You may also like to attend our Welcome to Melbourne social events
Our monthly Welcome to Melbourne social events have been extremely popular since they began in January 2005. They provide a great opportunity for you to meet other people who have moved to Melbourne and you can enjoy time together sharing stories of your previous adventures.
http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/nn/content/view/172/29/ | On arrival | You can introduce yourself to Sue and she will introduce you to the other participants.
| Further information | You can contact Sue Ellson directly via
[melbourne @ newcomersnetwork.com]
or telephone 0402 243 271
| Other events and information | Details of our current, past and future events can be found at http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/events/
| How to tell
us you are coming | You must register and pay before the event so that we know how many people will be joining us. You can send an email to
[melbourne @ newcomersnetwork.com]
with your name and contact number and how you would like to pay the $49 (by direct deposit to our bank account, by cheque or by PayPal invoice for your credit card) by the Thursday before the event on the Saturday. Or complete the form here. If you are bringing a friend or a family member, please include their details in the information section. When you register, you will be added to the monthly Melbourne Event Reminder Email Mailing List and you can unsubscribe at any time. When you choose 'Submit' a copy will be sent to your email address.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Locations, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Newcomers Information Session, dates, times, months, 2007, Westin Hotel, corner Swanston and Collins Street, Melbourne, Register, attendances, Sue Ellson, refreshments, cost, attend, expatriates, migrants, international students, Australian repatriates, people on work assignment, Welcome and introductions, covering where from what you have seen in Melbourne, Culture Shock, Australian culture, understanding the basics, six best tips, strategies for successful settlement, job hunting, ways to find the work you want, information sources, suggestions, avoid common mistakes, open discussion, ask questions, get answers Author (Sue Ellson)First Published (Monday, 20 August 2007) |
